Juncker angers EU friends and foes with ally in key job

bloomberg—13.03.2018

Backlash as Selmayr, Juncker's former chief of staff, appointed commission secretary

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker came under fire from lawmakers for appointing his German chief of staff to the institution's top civil-service post, highlighting the persistent risks of a popular backlash against Europe.

Juncker's choice of Martin Selmayr as commission secretary general was condemned by European Parliament members ranging from Dutch Liberal Sophie in 't Veld to Brexit champion Nigel Farage.